Review 2023 National Draft Review Thread II [McKercher, Z.Duursma, Goad, W.Dawson, Hardeman, Maley]

[My Left Foote]

I was really keen on adding another elite runner with pick 14. Someone like Wilson, Freijah or Windsor.

With Stephens & Fisher joining us I think that need for outside run is less of a priority. In the event we keep 14 & 19 I’m tipping we are going to go tall.

And this may also be the rationale behind trading up for pick 1 to take Reid instead of McKercher with pick 2.

 

[speedy]

This would have been a whole lot easier if we just lost our last game!

No. Winning a dead rubber was critical for the players head space. Now they can loaf through another preseason without getting a guilt complex.

 

[LeFtBehinD]

l think if done right we could end up with picks 2,3,5,7,8...and still have all our own future picks..but then again we are relying on Brady so who knows...

What planet are you on? lol

We'll be doing amazingly well to end up with 2,3 and one of those other picks.

 

[Sphynx]

So what’s the big rumour about Edwards?

It's October and West Coast is at the bottom of the ladder.

It's a strange historical correlation with rumors of bad behavior, missed club meetings and injuries which preclude them from athletic tests.

No one attempts to stash and hide local players like West Coast does when they are down the bottom.

 

[Sphynx]

The other factor at play here is Thursfield.

Even though Rawlings and Clayton will be involved intimately in list strategy, discussion etc.

The final call on the talent ID of the draft board falls with Thursfield as the National Recruiting Manager.

We really have no evidence of the type of players he likes etc, as he's never headed up a teams draft before as the No.1 man other than this seasons midseason draft, which is no evidence at all really.

You can only really imagine he has been molded by Matthew Clarke, who very much emphasis foot speed and kicking ability as the top non negotiables on his board. If they don't have either of those, they are right down the list.

Clarke's top 30 picks as Richmonds NRM since he took the role:

Shai Bolton

29

Shai Bolton

Age

26

Ht

176cm

Wt

77kg

Pos.

M/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

12.3

3star

K

6.9

3star

HB

5.4

4star

M

2.8

3star

T

2.9

4star

CL

1.4

4star

D

12.7

3star

K

9.2

4star

HB

3.5

2star

M

3.0

3star

T

2.7

4star

CL

1.8

4star

D

9.2

3star

K

4.6

2star

HB

4.6

4star

M

2.0

3star

T

2.6

4star

CL

0.0

1star

(29)
Jack Higgins (17)
CCJ (20)
Noah Balta

21

Noah Balta

Age

25

Ht

194cm

Wt

105kg

Pos.

D/F

Career

Season

Last 5

D

9.8

2star

K

6.7

3star

HB

3.1

3star

M

2.7

3star

T

1.9

4star

MG

236.3

4star

D

12.0

3star

K

6.7

3star

HB

5.3

3star

M

4.0

4star

T

0.3

1star

MG

233.0

4star

D

7.0

2star

K

5.0

2star

HB

2.0

2star

M

1.8

2star

T

1.8

4star

MG

217.4

4star

(25)
Collier-Dawkins (20)
Thomson Dow (21)
Gibcus (9)
Tom Brown (17)
Tyler Sonsie (28)

Pretty much 90% of thatlists are super athletic types, if that is any clue to Thursfields taste in players.

 

[Shermanator]

All I can say, people stressing themselves out if we do ‘something crazy with picks 2 & 3’ have to remember;

1. We haven’t got pick 3 yet.. and if/when we do..

2. It’s only because a line-n-length backman has jumped ship at the perfect time for us while we’re down the bottom of the ladder.

If we traded him in the open market before FA he would be worth a pick in the late teens.

To me pick 3, 2024 picks 19 & 20 are all absolute free hits.

If we can cleverly use a combo of these free hits (obviously pick 2 will be involved) to get Harley Reid - the most talented kid in the game, I’ll ****in fly over and chauffeur him personally to Arden Street straight after his name is called out on draft night!!

 

[Sphynx]

All I can say, people stressing themselves out if we do ‘something crazy with picks 2 & 3’ have to remember;

1. We haven’t got pick 3 yet.. and if/when we do..

2. It’s only because a line-n-length backman has jumped ship at the perfect time for us while we’re down the bottom of the ladder.

If we traded him in the open market before FA he would be worth a pick in the late teens.

To me pick 3, 2024 picks 19 & 20 are all absolute free hits.

If we can cleverly use a combo of these free hits (obviously pick 2 will be involved) to get Harley Reid - the most talented kid in the game, I’ll *in fly over and chauffeur him personally to Arden Street straight after his name is called out on draft night!!

Nah, that's a gamblers mentality who wins $10k and considers the $10k a fee hit if they go and lose it.

Pick 3 is absolutely not a free hit once it's sitting in our draft hand.

 

[ArdenStreet]

I'm with ya......but people will say "a small forward just won the Norm Smith". I'd like him, for sure, but not at pick 2 or 3.......better for later on.

I'd love to end up with McKercher, Curtin, Watson. Agree re taking Watson at 2 or 3, but I reckon Curtin is bigger chance to slide and could well be there at GWS 6/7 which will require a lot less than matching the WB GC offer. Target GWS pick, Haynes handy as Logue cover and should still have one of 14 or 19 to take Murphy / Schoenmaker / Leake.

WC Reid
GC Walter
NM McKercher
NM Watson
HA Duursma
WB Sanders
ME Caddy / Curtin
GW Curtin / O’Sullivan / Caddy

 

[roos_fanatic08]

My September Rankings:

Will do an updated list & rankings post the combine. This list is missing a few players like: Joe Pike, Will Dawson, Charlie Edwards, Zane Zakostelsky ect.

Pick	Name	Height	Weight	Position	Club	Comments
1	Jed Walter	194cm	91kg	Key Forward	GC Academy	Strong key forward with natural goal sense. Also has decent ground level game and tackling.
2	Harley Reid	185cm	83kg	Midfielder/Utility	Bendigo Pioneers	All round dominant player. Physical, aggressive and competitive.
3	Colby McKercher	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Tasmania	Well rounded, good balance between inside and outside game. Burst from stoppages
4	Daniel Curtain	195cm	93kg	Key Defender	Claremont	Elite athlete and footy IQ. Best suited to defense. Good closing speed and ball use.
5	Ryley Sanders	186cm	85kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Accumulating mid, who has good balance between inside and outside game.
6	Zane Durrsma	189cm	79kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Gippsland Power	X factor half forward. Elite decision maker and classy ball user.
7	Nick Watson	170cm	69kg	Small Forward/Midfielder	Eastern Ranges	Elite speed and high footy IQ. Dynamic movement, dangerous around goals.
8	Connor O'Sullivan	196cm	85kg	Key Defender	Murray Bushrangers	Versatile and mobile tall who is an intercepting threat across half back.
9	Ethan Read	202cm	87kg	Ruck	GC Academy	Athletic ruck who moves really well around the ground, neat skills for a kid his size
10	Nate Caddy	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Northern Knights	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat
11	Jake Rogers	172cm	67kg	Midfielder	GC Academy	Slight, but tough on the inside. Has a bit of speed around stoppages.
12	Darcy Wilson	185cm	73kg	Midfielder	Murray Bushrangers	Strong runner, excellent ball user and good burst of speed.
13	Mitchell Edwards	205cm	85kg	Ruckman	Peel	Elite ruck craft and movement. High footy IQ. Impacts the scoreboard when pushing forward.
14	Oliver Murphy	200cm	85kg	Key Defender	Sandringham Dragons	Rangy key defender who is athletic and dependable. Good positioning in one on ones.
15	Joel Freijah	191cm	86kg	Midfielder/Wing	GWV Rebels	Unique tall mid. Good balance between inside and outside game. Strong runner.
16	Caleb Windsor	184cm	74kg	Wing	Eastern Ranges	Rangy, hard running wingman who accumulates on the outside. Uses the ball well.
17	Jordan Croft	200cm	80kg	Key Forward	Calder Cannons	Athletic key forward who keeps kicking goals. Excellent athlete who marks well on the lead
18	Riley Hardeman	188cm	80kg	Wing	Swan District	Neat, penetrating left foot. Provides drive with run and carry.
19	Clay Hall	190cm	85kg	Midfielder/Wing	Peel	Unique tall mid. Strong runner who has player some senior footy in the WAFL.
20	Will McCabe	197cm	81kg	Key Defender	Central Districts	Good aerial ability, can accumulate and distribute the ball well.
21	Arie Shoenmaker	194cm	89kg	Key Defender	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with penetrating left foot.
22	Archer Reid	203cm	85kg	Key Forward	Gippsland Power	Raw, stacks of upside, good movement for his height.
23	Logan Morris	191cm	90kg	Key Forward	Western Jets	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat.
24	Harry DeMattia	184cm	77kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Dandenong Stingrays	Explosive mid, who like to use his pace to breakaway. Defensively minded
25	Nathan Philactides	181cm	80kg	Half Back/Wing	Oakleigh Chargers	Dashing half back, who has good decision making and skills. Isn't afraid to take the game on.
26	Koltyn Tholstrup	188cm	80kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Subiaco	Dynamic half forward/mid. Capable around goals, but can also find the ball upfield
27	Jack Delean	181cm	73kg	Small Forward	South Adelaide	Smart small forward with good finishing skills. Good positioning and movement.
28	Angus Hastie	189cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Geelong Falcons	Tough competitive type who can provide good rebound. Strong in the air too
29	James Leake	188cm	74kg	Half Back	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with good decision making and composure.
30	Tew Jiath	187cm	73kg	Half Back	Gippsland Power	Freakishly athletic half back who can intercept and provide run and carrry.
31	George Stevens	190cm	90kg	Half Back/Midfielder	GWV Rebels	Strong and physical half back/mid. Long/damaging kick with good vision around the contest
32	Archie Roberts	184cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	One touch defender who can push up the ground and provide some rebound.
33	Taylor Goad	207cm	90kg	Ruckman	South Adelaide	Freskishly athletic ruckman, who can cover he ground. Very raw, but has plenty to build on.
34	Kane Mcauliffe	187cm	90kg	Midfielder	North Adelaide	Physical, big bodied inside mid who is at home on around the stoppages.
35	Caiden Cleary	182cm	81kg	Midfielder	Swans Academy	Clearance midfield, who thrives on the contest. Good ball user by hand
36	Harvey Johnston	184cm	76kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Classy midfielder with excellent evasiveness and vision.
37	Will Brown	194cm	87kg	Midfielder/Tall Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Unique tall midfielder, uses his body well around the stoppages. Strong hands around the ground.
38	Lual Luamon	181cm	71cm	Half Back	GWV Rebels	Rangy half back who uses his athleticsm to carry the ball. Provides good rebound, but very raw
39	Ashton Moir	188cm	84kg	Half Forward	Glenelg	Classy ball user on both feet, dangerous around goals.
40	Koen Sanchez	178cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	East Fremantle	Has a bit of speed and flair in his game. Can also accumulate the ball up the ground
41	Will Lorenz	186cm	70kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Left footer who can play inside and outside the contest.
42	Will Patton	193cm	74kg	Half Back	West Adelaide	Interceptig half back who uses his footy smarts to get in the right positions.
43	Luke Lloyd	193cm	87kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Traditional mobile CHF who find posessions through work rate.
44	William Green	204cm	89kg	Ruck	Northern Knights	Athletic ruckman, who is raw but has potential. Mobile, and covers the ground well.
45	Lance Collard	185cm	68kg	Half Forward/Wing	Subiaco	Classy ball user who has excellent vision and goal sense. Has ability to provide real dash.
46	Kade De La Rue	184cm	78kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Consistent player, who can play all across the ground. Good decision making.
47	Jack Callinan	179cm	77kg	Small Forward	Tasmania	Crafty small forward who can impact up the ground. Good decision making and goal sense
48	Cooper Simpson	182cm	76kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Skillful mid who makes good decisions by hand and foot. Little bit one paced.
49	Jake Smith	185cm	80kg	Midfielder	Western Jets	Tough inside mid who has a physical presence. Natural ball winner who is excellent by hand
50	Lachlan Charleson	176cm	72kg	Small Forward	GWV Rebels	Small forward with good goal sense and appetitive to do the team things.
50+	Cam Nyko	180cm	78kg	Half Back	Eastern Ranges	Accumulating half back who provide run and drive. Can be wasteful with his disposal
50+	Josh Docking	178cm	70kg	Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Zippy wingman who works both ways, damaging by foot
50+	Phoenix Gothard	178cm	70kg	Small Forward	Murray Bushrangers	Crafty and creative small forward that has natural goal kicking craft. Good defensive intensity.
50+	Luca Slade	180cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Sturt	Nuggety type who cracks in. Rarely plays a bad game.
50+	Alex Holt	180cm	73kg	Half Back	Sturt	Competitive half back who has good balance between his offensive and defensive game.
50+	Tom Anastasopoulos	176cm	66kg	Small Forward	Geelong Falcons	Zippy with excellent goal sense. Gets to the fall of the ball.
50+	Mahmoud Taha	182cm	76kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Accumulating mid who can find the ball at will. Neat side step and good vision in the contest.
50+	Aiden O'Driscoll	177cm	70kg	Midfielder	Perth	Hard running wingman, who works hard both ways. Neat skills and decision making
50+	Kynan Brown	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Hard running midfielder who is at home inside and outside the contest. Evasive.
50+	Amin Naim	187cm	82kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Gaol kicking half forward who is crafty at ground level but also an aerial threat.
50+	Brodie Ryan	188cm	80kg	Half Back	Glenelg	Distributing defender who shows a bit of dash. Strong overhead and composed.
50+	Riley Wetherill	195cm	87kg	Key Forward	Eastern Ranges	Neat key forward who is a constested marking threat. Lacks ground level game
50+	Sam Van Rooyen	193cm	85kg	Key Forward	Claremont	Strong, aggressive, contested marking threat
50+	Logan Evans	188cm	78kg	Half Back	Norwood	Smart half back who positions well. Neat skills with a penetrating kick.
50+	Archer May	199cm	90kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Overage Big bodied key forward who is capable in the air. Solid contested marking threat.
50+	Sam Frangalas	187cm	85kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Impact player who is solid in the air. Inconsistent by foot.
50+	Lachlan Cabor	181cm	78kg	Small Defender	Sydney Academy	Uncomprimising small defender mid who can play a lock down role. Neat skills.
50+	Reece Torrent	182cm	82kg	Midfielder	Peel	Tough uncomprimising midfielder who runs hard both ways.
50+	Kobe Shipp	187cm	80kg	Midfielder/Half Back	Dandenong Stingrays	Solid defender who has the ability to provide some run off half back.
50+	Orlando Turner	176cm	67kg	Small Forward	Northern Territory	Zippy and creative small forward who can impact the scoreboard
50+	Heath Ollington	190cm	81kg	Half Forward	Tasmania	Nuggety third forward who can link up or be a contested mark. Dangerous as a leading forward.
50+	Xavier Walsh	195cm	87kg	Key Defender/Key Forward	East Perth	Physical tall who likes to impact the contest. Contested marking threat.
50+	Will Elliot	200cm	90kg	Ruck	Oakleigh Chargers	Overage ruck who has matured a lot in the last 12 months. Good mobility but very raw.
50+	Joe Pike	203cm	103kg	Ruck	Geelong Falcons	Big bodied ruckman who has solid ruck craft and who can be a contested marking threat.
50+	Michael Rudd	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Geelong Falcons	Goal kicking full forward, who works hard around the ground. Creates seperation via footy IQ.
50+	Matt Carroll	188cm	81kg	Half Back/Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Has a lot of draftable traits, particularly his speed off half back.
50+	Coen Livingstone	200cm	96kg	Ruck/Key Forward	Perth	Bullocking, big bodied ruck/key forward who isn't afraid to throw his weight around
50+	Ben Ridgeway	183cm	80kg	Midfielder	Glenelg	Hard working, physical mid who is strong on the inside and good ball user in space.
50+	Luker Kentfield	194cm	93kg	Key Forward	Subiaco	Raw key forward. Has some foundations to be a player.
50+	Jovan Petric	197cm	92kg	Key Defender	Western Jets	Over-age reborn key defender, who has shown good closing speed and intercepting ability.
50+	Will Rowlands	178cm	73kg	Midfielder	Northern Territoy	Hard working midfielder who can accumulate. Makes good decisions with ball in hand.
50+	Liam Fawcett	198cm	88kg	Key Forward	Central Districts	Tall leading key forward who has good footy IQ. Strong leading pattern and forward craft.
50+	Billy Wilson	182cm	72kg	Small Defender	Dandenong Stingrays	Aggressive half back who loves to run and carry. Provides dash and has neat skils.
50+	Charlie McCormack	198cm	77kg	Key Forward	GWS Academy	Rangy and raw key forward who is mobile and solid at ground level
50+	Oscar Hine-Bastion	178cm	74kg	Small Defender	Perth	Reliable type, who can lock down on zippy smalls or taller opponents. Excellent closing speed.
50+	Joe Fonti	189cm	73kg	Half Back	Claremont	Evasive and dashing half back who utilises his speed to launch counter attacks.

 

[Better Loosen Up]

My September Rankings:

Will do an updated list & rankings post the combine. This list is missing a few players like: Joe Pike, Will Dawson, Charlie Edwards, Zane Zakostelsky ect.

Pick	Name	Height	Weight	Position	Club	Comments
1	Jed Walter	194cm	91kg	Key Forward	GC Academy	Strong key forward with natural goal sense. Also has decent ground level game and tackling.
2	Harley Reid	185cm	83kg	Midfielder/Utility	Bendigo Pioneers	All round dominant player. Physical, aggressive and competitive.
3	Colby McKercher	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Tasmania	Well rounded, good balance between inside and outside game. Burst from stoppages
4	Daniel Curtain	195cm	93kg	Key Defender	Claremont	Elite athlete and footy IQ. Best suited to defense. Good closing speed and ball use.
5	Ryley Sanders	186cm	85kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Accumulating mid, who has good balance between inside and outside game.
6	Zane Durrsma	189cm	79kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Gippsland Power	X factor half forward. Elite decision maker and classy ball user.
7	Nick Watson	170cm	69kg	Small Forward/Midfielder	Eastern Ranges	Elite speed and high footy IQ. Dynamic movement, dangerous around goals.
8	Connor O'Sullivan	196cm	85kg	Key Defender	Murray Bushrangers	Versatile and mobile tall who is an intercepting threat across half back.
9	Ethan Read	202cm	87kg	Ruck	GC Academy	Athletic ruck who moves really well around the ground, neat skills for a kid his size
10	Nate Caddy	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Northern Knights	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat
11	Jake Rogers	172cm	67kg	Midfielder	GC Academy	Slight, but tough on the inside. Has a bit of speed around stoppages.
12	Darcy Wilson	185cm	73kg	Midfielder	Murray Bushrangers	Strong runner, excellent ball user and good burst of speed.
13	Mitchell Edwards	205cm	85kg	Ruckman	Peel	Elite ruck craft and movement. High footy IQ. Impacts the scoreboard when pushing forward.
14	Oliver Murphy	200cm	85kg	Key Defender	Sandringham Dragons	Rangy key defender who is athletic and dependable. Good positioning in one on ones.
15	Joel Freijah	191cm	86kg	Midfielder/Wing	GWV Rebels	Unique tall mid. Good balance between inside and outside game. Strong runner.
16	Caleb Windsor	184cm	74kg	Wing	Eastern Ranges	Rangy, hard running wingman who accumulates on the outside. Uses the ball well.
17	Jordan Croft	200cm	80kg	Key Forward	Calder Cannons	Athletic key forward who keeps kicking goals. Excellent athlete who marks well on the lead
18	Riley Hardeman	188cm	80kg	Wing	Swan District	Neat, penetrating left foot. Provides drive with run and carry.
19	Clay Hall	190cm	85kg	Midfielder/Wing	Peel	Unique tall mid. Strong runner who has player some senior footy in the WAFL.
20	Will McCabe	197cm	81kg	Key Defender	Central Districts	Good aerial ability, can accumulate and distribute the ball well.
21	Arie Shoenmaker	194cm	89kg	Key Defender	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with penetrating left foot.
22	Archer Reid	203cm	85kg	Key Forward	Gippsland Power	Raw, stacks of upside, good movement for his height.
23	Logan Morris	191cm	90kg	Key Forward	Western Jets	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat.
24	Harry DeMattia	184cm	77kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Dandenong Stingrays	Explosive mid, who like to use his pace to breakaway. Defensively minded
25	Nathan Philactides	181cm	80kg	Half Back/Wing	Oakleigh Chargers	Dashing half back, who has good decision making and skills. Isn't afraid to take the game on.
26	Koltyn Tholstrup	188cm	80kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Subiaco	Dynamic half forward/mid. Capable around goals, but can also find the ball upfield
27	Jack Delean	181cm	73kg	Small Forward	South Adelaide	Smart small forward with good finishing skills. Good positioning and movement.
28	Angus Hastie	189cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Geelong Falcons	Tough competitive type who can provide good rebound. Strong in the air too
29	James Leake	188cm	74kg	Half Back	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with good decision making and composure.
30	Tew Jiath	187cm	73kg	Half Back	Gippsland Power	Freakishly athletic half back who can intercept and provide run and carrry.
31	George Stevens	190cm	90kg	Half Back/Midfielder	GWV Rebels	Strong and physical half back/mid. Long/damaging kick with good vision around the contest
32	Archie Roberts	184cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	One touch defender who can push up the ground and provide some rebound.
33	Taylor Goad	207cm	90kg	Ruckman	South Adelaide	Freskishly athletic ruckman, who can cover he ground. Very raw, but has plenty to build on.
34	Kane Mcauliffe	187cm	90kg	Midfielder	North Adelaide	Physical, big bodied inside mid who is at home on around the stoppages.
35	Caiden Cleary	182cm	81kg	Midfielder	Swans Academy	Clearance midfield, who thrives on the contest. Good ball user by hand
36	Harvey Johnston	184cm	76kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Classy midfielder with excellent evasiveness and vision.
37	Will Brown	194cm	87kg	Midfielder/Tall Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Unique tall midfielder, uses his body well around the stoppages. Strong hands around the ground.
38	Lual Luamon	181cm	71cm	Half Back	GWV Rebels	Rangy half back who uses his athleticsm to carry the ball. Provides good rebound, but very raw
39	Ashton Moir	188cm	84kg	Half Forward	Glenelg	Classy ball user on both feet, dangerous around goals.
40	Koen Sanchez	178cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	East Fremantle	Has a bit of speed and flair in his game. Can also accumulate the ball up the ground
41	Will Lorenz	186cm	70kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Left footer who can play inside and outside the contest.
42	Will Patton	193cm	74kg	Half Back	West Adelaide	Interceptig half back who uses his footy smarts to get in the right positions.
43	Luke Lloyd	193cm	87kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Traditional mobile CHF who find posessions through work rate.
44	William Green	204cm	89kg	Ruck	Northern Knights	Athletic ruckman, who is raw but has potential. Mobile, and covers the ground well.
45	Lance Collard	185cm	68kg	Half Forward/Wing	Subiaco	Classy ball user who has excellent vision and goal sense. Has ability to provide real dash.
46	Kade De La Rue	184cm	78kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Consistent player, who can play all across the ground. Good decision making.
47	Jack Callinan	179cm	77kg	Small Forward	Tasmania	Crafty small forward who can impact up the ground. Good decision making and goal sense
48	Cooper Simpson	182cm	76kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Skillful mid who makes good decisions by hand and foot. Little bit one paced.
49	Jake Smith	185cm	80kg	Midfielder	Western Jets	Tough inside mid who has a physical presence. Natural ball winner who is excellent by hand
50	Lachlan Charleson	176cm	72kg	Small Forward	GWV Rebels	Small forward with good goal sense and appetitive to do the team things.
50+	Cam Nyko	180cm	78kg	Half Back	Eastern Ranges	Accumulating half back who provide run and drive. Can be wasteful with his disposal
50+	Josh Docking	178cm	70kg	Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Zippy wingman who works both ways, damaging by foot
50+	Phoenix Gothard	178cm	70kg	Small Forward	Murray Bushrangers	Crafty and creative small forward that has natural goal kicking craft. Good defensive intensity.
50+	Luca Slade	180cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Sturt	Nuggety type who cracks in. Rarely plays a bad game.
50+	Alex Holt	180cm	73kg	Half Back	Sturt	Competitive half back who has good balance between his offensive and defensive game.
50+	Tom Anastasopoulos	176cm	66kg	Small Forward	Geelong Falcons	Zippy with excellent goal sense. Gets to the fall of the ball.
50+	Mahmoud Taha	182cm	76kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Accumulating mid who can find the ball at will. Neat side step and good vision in the contest.
50+	Aiden O'Driscoll	177cm	70kg	Midfielder	Perth	Hard running wingman, who works hard both ways. Neat skills and decision making
50+	Kynan Brown	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Hard running midfielder who is at home inside and outside the contest. Evasive.
50+	Amin Naim	187cm	82kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Gaol kicking half forward who is crafty at ground level but also an aerial threat.
50+	Brodie Ryan	188cm	80kg	Half Back	Glenelg	Distributing defender who shows a bit of dash. Strong overhead and composed.
50+	Riley Wetherill	195cm	87kg	Key Forward	Eastern Ranges	Neat key forward who is a constested marking threat. Lacks ground level game
50+	Sam Van Rooyen	193cm	85kg	Key Forward	Claremont	Strong, aggressive, contested marking threat
50+	Logan Evans	188cm	78kg	Half Back	Norwood	Smart half back who positions well. Neat skills with a penetrating kick.
50+	Archer May	199cm	90kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Overage Big bodied key forward who is capable in the air. Solid contested marking threat.
50+	Sam Frangalas	187cm	85kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Impact player who is solid in the air. Inconsistent by foot.
50+	Lachlan Cabor	181cm	78kg	Small Defender	Sydney Academy	Uncomprimising small defender mid who can play a lock down role. Neat skills.
50+	Reece Torrent	182cm	82kg	Midfielder	Peel	Tough uncomprimising midfielder who runs hard both ways.
50+	Kobe Shipp	187cm	80kg	Midfielder/Half Back	Dandenong Stingrays	Solid defender who has the ability to provide some run off half back.
50+	Orlando Turner	176cm	67kg	Small Forward	Northern Territory	Zippy and creative small forward who can impact the scoreboard
50+	Heath Ollington	190cm	81kg	Half Forward	Tasmania	Nuggety third forward who can link up or be a contested mark. Dangerous as a leading forward.
50+	Xavier Walsh	195cm	87kg	Key Defender/Key Forward	East Perth	Physical tall who likes to impact the contest. Contested marking threat.
50+	Will Elliot	200cm	90kg	Ruck	Oakleigh Chargers	Overage ruck who has matured a lot in the last 12 months. Good mobility but very raw.
50+	Joe Pike	203cm	103kg	Ruck	Geelong Falcons	Big bodied ruckman who has solid ruck craft and who can be a contested marking threat.
50+	Michael Rudd	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Geelong Falcons	Goal kicking full forward, who works hard around the ground. Creates seperation via footy IQ.
50+	Matt Carroll	188cm	81kg	Half Back/Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Has a lot of draftable traits, particularly his speed off half back.
50+	Coen Livingstone	200cm	96kg	Ruck/Key Forward	Perth	Bullocking, big bodied ruck/key forward who isn't afraid to throw his weight around
50+	Ben Ridgeway	183cm	80kg	Midfielder	Glenelg	Hard working, physical mid who is strong on the inside and good ball user in space.
50+	Luker Kentfield	194cm	93kg	Key Forward	Subiaco	Raw key forward. Has some foundations to be a player.
50+	Jovan Petric	197cm	92kg	Key Defender	Western Jets	Over-age reborn key defender, who has shown good closing speed and intercepting ability.
50+	Will Rowlands	178cm	73kg	Midfielder	Northern Territoy	Hard working midfielder who can accumulate. Makes good decisions with ball in hand.
50+	Liam Fawcett	198cm	88kg	Key Forward	Central Districts	Tall leading key forward who has good footy IQ. Strong leading pattern and forward craft.
50+	Billy Wilson	182cm	72kg	Small Defender	Dandenong Stingrays	Aggressive half back who loves to run and carry. Provides dash and has neat skils.
50+	Charlie McCormack	198cm	77kg	Key Forward	GWS Academy	Rangy and raw key forward who is mobile and solid at ground level
50+	Oscar Hine-Bastion	178cm	74kg	Small Defender	Perth	Reliable type, who can lock down on zippy smalls or taller opponents. Excellent closing speed.
50+	Joe Fonti	189cm	73kg	Half Back	Claremont	Evasive and dashing half back who utilises his speed to launch counter attacks.

In terms of key forwards, who's the most reliable set shot in the draft?

 

[roos_fanatic08]

All I can say, people stressing themselves out if we do ‘something crazy with picks 2 & 3’ have to remember;

1. We haven’t got pick 3 yet.. and if/when we do..

2. It’s only because a line-n-length backman has jumped ship at the perfect time for us while we’re down the bottom of the ladder.

If we traded him in the open market before FA he would be worth a pick in the late teens.

To me pick 3, 2024 picks 19 & 20 are all absolute free hits.

If we can cleverly use a combo of these free hits (obviously pick 2 will be involved) to get Harley Reid - the most talented kid in the game, I’ll *in fly over and chauffeur him personally to Arden Street straight after his name is called out on draft night!!

They are "free hits" that we can ill afford to waste. They are also 'free hits' that in all likelihood will never be granted to us again.

We absolutely have to make best use of them. Don't just burn them because we got them for nothing/on the cheap.

 

[joegreen]

My September Rankings:

Will do an updated list & rankings post the combine. This list is missing a few players like: Joe Pike, Will Dawson, Charlie Edwards, Zane Zakostelsky ect.

Pick	Name	Height	Weight	Position	Club	Comments
1	Jed Walter	194cm	91kg	Key Forward	GC Academy	Strong key forward with natural goal sense. Also has decent ground level game and tackling.
2	Harley Reid	185cm	83kg	Midfielder/Utility	Bendigo Pioneers	All round dominant player. Physical, aggressive and competitive.
3	Colby McKercher	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Tasmania	Well rounded, good balance between inside and outside game. Burst from stoppages
4	Daniel Curtain	195cm	93kg	Key Defender	Claremont	Elite athlete and footy IQ. Best suited to defense. Good closing speed and ball use.
5	Ryley Sanders	186cm	85kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Accumulating mid, who has good balance between inside and outside game.
6	Zane Durrsma	189cm	79kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Gippsland Power	X factor half forward. Elite decision maker and classy ball user.
7	Nick Watson	170cm	69kg	Small Forward/Midfielder	Eastern Ranges	Elite speed and high footy IQ. Dynamic movement, dangerous around goals.
8	Connor O'Sullivan	196cm	85kg	Key Defender	Murray Bushrangers	Versatile and mobile tall who is an intercepting threat across half back.
9	Ethan Read	202cm	87kg	Ruck	GC Academy	Athletic ruck who moves really well around the ground, neat skills for a kid his size
10	Nate Caddy	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Northern Knights	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat
11	Jake Rogers	172cm	67kg	Midfielder	GC Academy	Slight, but tough on the inside. Has a bit of speed around stoppages.
12	Darcy Wilson	185cm	73kg	Midfielder	Murray Bushrangers	Strong runner, excellent ball user and good burst of speed.
13	Mitchell Edwards	205cm	85kg	Ruckman	Peel	Elite ruck craft and movement. High footy IQ. Impacts the scoreboard when pushing forward.
14	Oliver Murphy	200cm	85kg	Key Defender	Sandringham Dragons	Rangy key defender who is athletic and dependable. Good positioning in one on ones.
15	Joel Freijah	191cm	86kg	Midfielder/Wing	GWV Rebels	Unique tall mid. Good balance between inside and outside game. Strong runner.
16	Caleb Windsor	184cm	74kg	Wing	Eastern Ranges	Rangy, hard running wingman who accumulates on the outside. Uses the ball well.
17	Jordan Croft	200cm	80kg	Key Forward	Calder Cannons	Athletic key forward who keeps kicking goals. Excellent athlete who marks well on the lead
18	Riley Hardeman	188cm	80kg	Wing	Swan District	Neat, penetrating left foot. Provides drive with run and carry.
19	Clay Hall	190cm	85kg	Midfielder/Wing	Peel	Unique tall mid. Strong runner who has player some senior footy in the WAFL.
20	Will McCabe	197cm	81kg	Key Defender	Central Districts	Good aerial ability, can accumulate and distribute the ball well.
21	Arie Shoenmaker	194cm	89kg	Key Defender	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with penetrating left foot.
22	Archer Reid	203cm	85kg	Key Forward	Gippsland Power	Raw, stacks of upside, good movement for his height.
23	Logan Morris	191cm	90kg	Key Forward	Western Jets	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat.
24	Harry DeMattia	184cm	77kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Dandenong Stingrays	Explosive mid, who like to use his pace to breakaway. Defensively minded
25	Nathan Philactides	181cm	80kg	Half Back/Wing	Oakleigh Chargers	Dashing half back, who has good decision making and skills. Isn't afraid to take the game on.
26	Koltyn Tholstrup	188cm	80kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Subiaco	Dynamic half forward/mid. Capable around goals, but can also find the ball upfield
27	Jack Delean	181cm	73kg	Small Forward	South Adelaide	Smart small forward with good finishing skills. Good positioning and movement.
28	Angus Hastie	189cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Geelong Falcons	Tough competitive type who can provide good rebound. Strong in the air too
29	James Leake	188cm	74kg	Half Back	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with good decision making and composure.
30	Tew Jiath	187cm	73kg	Half Back	Gippsland Power	Freakishly athletic half back who can intercept and provide run and carrry.
31	George Stevens	190cm	90kg	Half Back/Midfielder	GWV Rebels	Strong and physical half back/mid. Long/damaging kick with good vision around the contest
32	Archie Roberts	184cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	One touch defender who can push up the ground and provide some rebound.
33	Taylor Goad	207cm	90kg	Ruckman	South Adelaide	Freskishly athletic ruckman, who can cover he ground. Very raw, but has plenty to build on.
34	Kane Mcauliffe	187cm	90kg	Midfielder	North Adelaide	Physical, big bodied inside mid who is at home on around the stoppages.
35	Caiden Cleary	182cm	81kg	Midfielder	Swans Academy	Clearance midfield, who thrives on the contest. Good ball user by hand
36	Harvey Johnston	184cm	76kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Classy midfielder with excellent evasiveness and vision.
37	Will Brown	194cm	87kg	Midfielder/Tall Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Unique tall midfielder, uses his body well around the stoppages. Strong hands around the ground.
38	Lual Luamon	181cm	71cm	Half Back	GWV Rebels	Rangy half back who uses his athleticsm to carry the ball. Provides good rebound, but very raw
39	Ashton Moir	188cm	84kg	Half Forward	Glenelg	Classy ball user on both feet, dangerous around goals.
40	Koen Sanchez	178cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	East Fremantle	Has a bit of speed and flair in his game. Can also accumulate the ball up the ground
41	Will Lorenz	186cm	70kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Left footer who can play inside and outside the contest.
42	Will Patton	193cm	74kg	Half Back	West Adelaide	Interceptig half back who uses his footy smarts to get in the right positions.
43	Luke Lloyd	193cm	87kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Traditional mobile CHF who find posessions through work rate.
44	William Green	204cm	89kg	Ruck	Northern Knights	Athletic ruckman, who is raw but has potential. Mobile, and covers the ground well.
45	Lance Collard	185cm	68kg	Half Forward/Wing	Subiaco	Classy ball user who has excellent vision and goal sense. Has ability to provide real dash.
46	Kade De La Rue	184cm	78kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Consistent player, who can play all across the ground. Good decision making.
47	Jack Callinan	179cm	77kg	Small Forward	Tasmania	Crafty small forward who can impact up the ground. Good decision making and goal sense
48	Cooper Simpson	182cm	76kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Skillful mid who makes good decisions by hand and foot. Little bit one paced.
49	Jake Smith	185cm	80kg	Midfielder	Western Jets	Tough inside mid who has a physical presence. Natural ball winner who is excellent by hand
50	Lachlan Charleson	176cm	72kg	Small Forward	GWV Rebels	Small forward with good goal sense and appetitive to do the team things.
50+	Cam Nyko	180cm	78kg	Half Back	Eastern Ranges	Accumulating half back who provide run and drive. Can be wasteful with his disposal
50+	Josh Docking	178cm	70kg	Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Zippy wingman who works both ways, damaging by foot
50+	Phoenix Gothard	178cm	70kg	Small Forward	Murray Bushrangers	Crafty and creative small forward that has natural goal kicking craft. Good defensive intensity.
50+	Luca Slade	180cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Sturt	Nuggety type who cracks in. Rarely plays a bad game.
50+	Alex Holt	180cm	73kg	Half Back	Sturt	Competitive half back who has good balance between his offensive and defensive game.
50+	Tom Anastasopoulos	176cm	66kg	Small Forward	Geelong Falcons	Zippy with excellent goal sense. Gets to the fall of the ball.
50+	Mahmoud Taha	182cm	76kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Accumulating mid who can find the ball at will. Neat side step and good vision in the contest.
50+	Aiden O'Driscoll	177cm	70kg	Midfielder	Perth	Hard running wingman, who works hard both ways. Neat skills and decision making
50+	Kynan Brown	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Hard running midfielder who is at home inside and outside the contest. Evasive.
50+	Amin Naim	187cm	82kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Gaol kicking half forward who is crafty at ground level but also an aerial threat.
50+	Brodie Ryan	188cm	80kg	Half Back	Glenelg	Distributing defender who shows a bit of dash. Strong overhead and composed.
50+	Riley Wetherill	195cm	87kg	Key Forward	Eastern Ranges	Neat key forward who is a constested marking threat. Lacks ground level game
50+	Sam Van Rooyen	193cm	85kg	Key Forward	Claremont	Strong, aggressive, contested marking threat
50+	Logan Evans	188cm	78kg	Half Back	Norwood	Smart half back who positions well. Neat skills with a penetrating kick.
50+	Archer May	199cm	90kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Overage Big bodied key forward who is capable in the air. Solid contested marking threat.
50+	Sam Frangalas	187cm	85kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Impact player who is solid in the air. Inconsistent by foot.
50+	Lachlan Cabor	181cm	78kg	Small Defender	Sydney Academy	Uncomprimising small defender mid who can play a lock down role. Neat skills.
50+	Reece Torrent	182cm	82kg	Midfielder	Peel	Tough uncomprimising midfielder who runs hard both ways.
50+	Kobe Shipp	187cm	80kg	Midfielder/Half Back	Dandenong Stingrays	Solid defender who has the ability to provide some run off half back.
50+	Orlando Turner	176cm	67kg	Small Forward	Northern Territory	Zippy and creative small forward who can impact the scoreboard
50+	Heath Ollington	190cm	81kg	Half Forward	Tasmania	Nuggety third forward who can link up or be a contested mark. Dangerous as a leading forward.
50+	Xavier Walsh	195cm	87kg	Key Defender/Key Forward	East Perth	Physical tall who likes to impact the contest. Contested marking threat.
50+	Will Elliot	200cm	90kg	Ruck	Oakleigh Chargers	Overage ruck who has matured a lot in the last 12 months. Good mobility but very raw.
50+	Joe Pike	203cm	103kg	Ruck	Geelong Falcons	Big bodied ruckman who has solid ruck craft and who can be a contested marking threat.
50+	Michael Rudd	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Geelong Falcons	Goal kicking full forward, who works hard around the ground. Creates seperation via footy IQ.
50+	Matt Carroll	188cm	81kg	Half Back/Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Has a lot of draftable traits, particularly his speed off half back.
50+	Coen Livingstone	200cm	96kg	Ruck/Key Forward	Perth	Bullocking, big bodied ruck/key forward who isn't afraid to throw his weight around
50+	Ben Ridgeway	183cm	80kg	Midfielder	Glenelg	Hard working, physical mid who is strong on the inside and good ball user in space.
50+	Luker Kentfield	194cm	93kg	Key Forward	Subiaco	Raw key forward. Has some foundations to be a player.
50+	Jovan Petric	197cm	92kg	Key Defender	Western Jets	Over-age reborn key defender, who has shown good closing speed and intercepting ability.
50+	Will Rowlands	178cm	73kg	Midfielder	Northern Territoy	Hard working midfielder who can accumulate. Makes good decisions with ball in hand.
50+	Liam Fawcett	198cm	88kg	Key Forward	Central Districts	Tall leading key forward who has good footy IQ. Strong leading pattern and forward craft.
50+	Billy Wilson	182cm	72kg	Small Defender	Dandenong Stingrays	Aggressive half back who loves to run and carry. Provides dash and has neat skils.
50+	Charlie McCormack	198cm	77kg	Key Forward	GWS Academy	Rangy and raw key forward who is mobile and solid at ground level
50+	Oscar Hine-Bastion	178cm	74kg	Small Defender	Perth	Reliable type, who can lock down on zippy smalls or taller opponents. Excellent closing speed.
50+	Joe Fonti	189cm	73kg	Half Back	Claremont	Evasive and dashing half back who utilises his speed to launch counter attacks.

If the draft was uncompromised and we picked purely on your rankings and assuming we get McKay compo at pick 3, we'd end up with

Reid
McKercher
Murphy
Hall
Sanchez

Not too bad at all. Plenty of other choices available from pick 14 onwards as well.

And acknowledging by us getting pick 3 the draft is compromised... the point though; is more the impact of academies and father sons.

Edit - noting i haven't accounted for picks getting pushed back...

 

[Harris 10]

My September Rankings:

Will do an updated list & rankings post the combine. This list is missing a few players like: Joe Pike, Will Dawson, Charlie Edwards, Zane Zakostelsky ect.

Pick	Name	Height	Weight	Position	Club	Comments
1	Jed Walter	194cm	91kg	Key Forward	GC Academy	Strong key forward with natural goal sense. Also has decent ground level game and tackling.
2	Harley Reid	185cm	83kg	Midfielder/Utility	Bendigo Pioneers	All round dominant player. Physical, aggressive and competitive.
3	Colby McKercher	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Tasmania	Well rounded, good balance between inside and outside game. Burst from stoppages
4	Daniel Curtain	195cm	93kg	Key Defender	Claremont	Elite athlete and footy IQ. Best suited to defense. Good closing speed and ball use.
5	Ryley Sanders	186cm	85kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Accumulating mid, who has good balance between inside and outside game.
6	Zane Durrsma	189cm	79kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Gippsland Power	X factor half forward. Elite decision maker and classy ball user.
7	Nick Watson	170cm	69kg	Small Forward/Midfielder	Eastern Ranges	Elite speed and high footy IQ. Dynamic movement, dangerous around goals.
8	Connor O'Sullivan	196cm	85kg	Key Defender	Murray Bushrangers	Versatile and mobile tall who is an intercepting threat across half back.
9	Ethan Read	202cm	87kg	Ruck	GC Academy	Athletic ruck who moves really well around the ground, neat skills for a kid his size
10	Nate Caddy	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Northern Knights	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat
11	Jake Rogers	172cm	67kg	Midfielder	GC Academy	Slight, but tough on the inside. Has a bit of speed around stoppages.
12	Darcy Wilson	185cm	73kg	Midfielder	Murray Bushrangers	Strong runner, excellent ball user and good burst of speed.
13	Mitchell Edwards	205cm	85kg	Ruckman	Peel	Elite ruck craft and movement. High footy IQ. Impacts the scoreboard when pushing forward.
14	Oliver Murphy	200cm	85kg	Key Defender	Sandringham Dragons	Rangy key defender who is athletic and dependable. Good positioning in one on ones.
15	Joel Freijah	191cm	86kg	Midfielder/Wing	GWV Rebels	Unique tall mid. Good balance between inside and outside game. Strong runner.
16	Caleb Windsor	184cm	74kg	Wing	Eastern Ranges	Rangy, hard running wingman who accumulates on the outside. Uses the ball well.
17	Jordan Croft	200cm	80kg	Key Forward	Calder Cannons	Athletic key forward who keeps kicking goals. Excellent athlete who marks well on the lead
18	Riley Hardeman	188cm	80kg	Wing	Swan District	Neat, penetrating left foot. Provides drive with run and carry.
19	Clay Hall	190cm	85kg	Midfielder/Wing	Peel	Unique tall mid. Strong runner who has player some senior footy in the WAFL.
20	Will McCabe	197cm	81kg	Key Defender	Central Districts	Good aerial ability, can accumulate and distribute the ball well.
21	Arie Shoenmaker	194cm	89kg	Key Defender	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with penetrating left foot.
22	Archer Reid	203cm	85kg	Key Forward	Gippsland Power	Raw, stacks of upside, good movement for his height.
23	Logan Morris	191cm	90kg	Key Forward	Western Jets	Undersize, but aggressive key forward. Contested marking threat.
24	Harry DeMattia	184cm	77kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Dandenong Stingrays	Explosive mid, who like to use his pace to breakaway. Defensively minded
25	Nathan Philactides	181cm	80kg	Half Back/Wing	Oakleigh Chargers	Dashing half back, who has good decision making and skills. Isn't afraid to take the game on.
26	Koltyn Tholstrup	188cm	80kg	Half Forward/Midfielder	Subiaco	Dynamic half forward/mid. Capable around goals, but can also find the ball upfield
27	Jack Delean	181cm	73kg	Small Forward	South Adelaide	Smart small forward with good finishing skills. Good positioning and movement.
28	Angus Hastie	189cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Geelong Falcons	Tough competitive type who can provide good rebound. Strong in the air too
29	James Leake	188cm	74kg	Half Back	Tasmania	Intercepting defender with good decision making and composure.
30	Tew Jiath	187cm	73kg	Half Back	Gippsland Power	Freakishly athletic half back who can intercept and provide run and carrry.
31	George Stevens	190cm	90kg	Half Back/Midfielder	GWV Rebels	Strong and physical half back/mid. Long/damaging kick with good vision around the contest
32	Archie Roberts	184cm	77kg	Half Back/Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	One touch defender who can push up the ground and provide some rebound.
33	Taylor Goad	207cm	90kg	Ruckman	South Adelaide	Freskishly athletic ruckman, who can cover he ground. Very raw, but has plenty to build on.
34	Kane Mcauliffe	187cm	90kg	Midfielder	North Adelaide	Physical, big bodied inside mid who is at home on around the stoppages.
35	Caiden Cleary	182cm	81kg	Midfielder	Swans Academy	Clearance midfield, who thrives on the contest. Good ball user by hand
36	Harvey Johnston	184cm	76kg	Midfielder	Sandringham Dragons	Classy midfielder with excellent evasiveness and vision.
37	Will Brown	194cm	87kg	Midfielder/Tall Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Unique tall midfielder, uses his body well around the stoppages. Strong hands around the ground.
38	Lual Luamon	181cm	71cm	Half Back	GWV Rebels	Rangy half back who uses his athleticsm to carry the ball. Provides good rebound, but very raw
39	Ashton Moir	188cm	84kg	Half Forward	Glenelg	Classy ball user on both feet, dangerous around goals.
40	Koen Sanchez	178cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	East Fremantle	Has a bit of speed and flair in his game. Can also accumulate the ball up the ground
41	Will Lorenz	186cm	70kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Left footer who can play inside and outside the contest.
42	Will Patton	193cm	74kg	Half Back	West Adelaide	Interceptig half back who uses his footy smarts to get in the right positions.
43	Luke Lloyd	193cm	87kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Traditional mobile CHF who find posessions through work rate.
44	William Green	204cm	89kg	Ruck	Northern Knights	Athletic ruckman, who is raw but has potential. Mobile, and covers the ground well.
45	Lance Collard	185cm	68kg	Half Forward/Wing	Subiaco	Classy ball user who has excellent vision and goal sense. Has ability to provide real dash.
46	Kade De La Rue	184cm	78kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Consistent player, who can play all across the ground. Good decision making.
47	Jack Callinan	179cm	77kg	Small Forward	Tasmania	Crafty small forward who can impact up the ground. Good decision making and goal sense
48	Cooper Simpson	182cm	76kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Skillful mid who makes good decisions by hand and foot. Little bit one paced.
49	Jake Smith	185cm	80kg	Midfielder	Western Jets	Tough inside mid who has a physical presence. Natural ball winner who is excellent by hand
50	Lachlan Charleson	176cm	72kg	Small Forward	GWV Rebels	Small forward with good goal sense and appetitive to do the team things.
50+	Cam Nyko	180cm	78kg	Half Back	Eastern Ranges	Accumulating half back who provide run and drive. Can be wasteful with his disposal
50+	Josh Docking	178cm	70kg	Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Zippy wingman who works both ways, damaging by foot
50+	Phoenix Gothard	178cm	70kg	Small Forward	Murray Bushrangers	Crafty and creative small forward that has natural goal kicking craft. Good defensive intensity.
50+	Luca Slade	180cm	70kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Sturt	Nuggety type who cracks in. Rarely plays a bad game.
50+	Alex Holt	180cm	73kg	Half Back	Sturt	Competitive half back who has good balance between his offensive and defensive game.
50+	Tom Anastasopoulos	176cm	66kg	Small Forward	Geelong Falcons	Zippy with excellent goal sense. Gets to the fall of the ball.
50+	Mahmoud Taha	182cm	76kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Accumulating mid who can find the ball at will. Neat side step and good vision in the contest.
50+	Aiden O'Driscoll	177cm	70kg	Midfielder	Perth	Hard running wingman, who works hard both ways. Neat skills and decision making
50+	Kynan Brown	181cm	72kg	Midfielder	Oakleigh Chargers	Hard running midfielder who is at home inside and outside the contest. Evasive.
50+	Amin Naim	187cm	82kg	Midfielder/Half Forward	Calder Cannons	Gaol kicking half forward who is crafty at ground level but also an aerial threat.
50+	Brodie Ryan	188cm	80kg	Half Back	Glenelg	Distributing defender who shows a bit of dash. Strong overhead and composed.
50+	Riley Wetherill	195cm	87kg	Key Forward	Eastern Ranges	Neat key forward who is a constested marking threat. Lacks ground level game
50+	Sam Van Rooyen	193cm	85kg	Key Forward	Claremont	Strong, aggressive, contested marking threat
50+	Logan Evans	188cm	78kg	Half Back	Norwood	Smart half back who positions well. Neat skills with a penetrating kick.
50+	Archer May	199cm	90kg	Key Forward	Sandringham Dragons	Overage Big bodied key forward who is capable in the air. Solid contested marking threat.
50+	Sam Frangalas	187cm	85kg	Midfielder	Dandenong Stingrays	Impact player who is solid in the air. Inconsistent by foot.
50+	Lachlan Cabor	181cm	78kg	Small Defender	Sydney Academy	Uncomprimising small defender mid who can play a lock down role. Neat skills.
50+	Reece Torrent	182cm	82kg	Midfielder	Peel	Tough uncomprimising midfielder who runs hard both ways.
50+	Kobe Shipp	187cm	80kg	Midfielder/Half Back	Dandenong Stingrays	Solid defender who has the ability to provide some run off half back.
50+	Orlando Turner	176cm	67kg	Small Forward	Northern Territory	Zippy and creative small forward who can impact the scoreboard
50+	Heath Ollington	190cm	81kg	Half Forward	Tasmania	Nuggety third forward who can link up or be a contested mark. Dangerous as a leading forward.
50+	Xavier Walsh	195cm	87kg	Key Defender/Key Forward	East Perth	Physical tall who likes to impact the contest. Contested marking threat.
50+	Will Elliot	200cm	90kg	Ruck	Oakleigh Chargers	Overage ruck who has matured a lot in the last 12 months. Good mobility but very raw.
50+	Joe Pike	203cm	103kg	Ruck	Geelong Falcons	Big bodied ruckman who has solid ruck craft and who can be a contested marking threat.
50+	Michael Rudd	192cm	91kg	Key Forward	Geelong Falcons	Goal kicking full forward, who works hard around the ground. Creates seperation via footy IQ.
50+	Matt Carroll	188cm	81kg	Half Back/Wing	Sandringham Dragons	Has a lot of draftable traits, particularly his speed off half back.
50+	Coen Livingstone	200cm	96kg	Ruck/Key Forward	Perth	Bullocking, big bodied ruck/key forward who isn't afraid to throw his weight around
50+	Ben Ridgeway	183cm	80kg	Midfielder	Glenelg	Hard working, physical mid who is strong on the inside and good ball user in space.
50+	Luker Kentfield	194cm	93kg	Key Forward	Subiaco	Raw key forward. Has some foundations to be a player.
50+	Jovan Petric	197cm	92kg	Key Defender	Western Jets	Over-age reborn key defender, who has shown good closing speed and intercepting ability.
50+	Will Rowlands	178cm	73kg	Midfielder	Northern Territoy	Hard working midfielder who can accumulate. Makes good decisions with ball in hand.
50+	Liam Fawcett	198cm	88kg	Key Forward	Central Districts	Tall leading key forward who has good footy IQ. Strong leading pattern and forward craft.
50+	Billy Wilson	182cm	72kg	Small Defender	Dandenong Stingrays	Aggressive half back who loves to run and carry. Provides dash and has neat skils.
50+	Charlie McCormack	198cm	77kg	Key Forward	GWS Academy	Rangy and raw key forward who is mobile and solid at ground level
50+	Oscar Hine-Bastion	178cm	74kg	Small Defender	Perth	Reliable type, who can lock down on zippy smalls or taller opponents. Excellent closing speed.
50+	Joe Fonti	189cm	73kg	Half Back	Claremont	Evasive and dashing half back who utilises his speed to launch counter attacks.

I'm still keen on Petric, think he could become a player.
He's a good height, can play forward and back, but looks to have settled down back.

 

[Shermanator]

They are "free hits" that we can ill afford to waste. They are also 'free hits' that in all likelihood will never be granted to us again.

We absolutely have to make best use of them. Don't just burn them because we got them for nothing/on the cheap.

You've completely misread my post, punch yourself in the balls..

 

[Shermanator]

Nah, that's a gamblers mentality who wins $10k and considers the $10k a fee hit if they go and lose it.

Pick 3 is absolutely not a free hit once it's sitting in our draft hand.

No they're free hits to use on upgrading to a future superstar..

 

[roos_fanatic08]

In terms of key forwards, who's the most reliable set shot in the draft?

Jed Walter, but he isn't in the open talent pool.

Of the key forwards that are available I'd say that with Logan Morris has the best/most reliable set shot routine, Riley Weatherill would be next best imo. Luke Lloyd is another that has a good technique. Luker Kentfield seems to make the most of his set shot chances, but he doesn't seem to get a lot of them.

Caddy and Archer Reid are very very inconsistent with the set shot routine. Caddy has the capacity to kick them from anywhere, but he can also spray them from directly in front.

Here is the goal/behind totals for the year at under 18's level for each of the key forward.

Jed Walter: 18.6
Nate Caddy: 25.19
Jordan Croft: 23.17
Archer Reid: 16.11
Logan Morris: 30.15
Riley Weatherill: 37.22
Luke Lloyd: 21.11
Archie May: 29.15
Luker Kentfield: 11.1 (colts), 8.1 (seniors)
Sam Van Rooyen: 22.18
Liam Fawcett: 32.15

 

[Heaps of fun]

Reece Torrent = The Tracker

 

[roos_fanatic08]

I'm still keen on Petric, think he could become a player.
He's a good height, can play forward and back, but looks to have settled down back.

I'd be happy for us to have do a pre-season with us, along with Ethan Phillips. In the hope of being a SPP selection. Don't think he gets taken in ND or rookie draft.

 

[Colby Cheer Squad]

l think if done right we could end up with picks 2,3,5,7,8...and still have all our own future picks..but then again we are relying on Brady so who knows...

The pass mark that some people place on Brady Rawlings is quite onerous.

 

[Masked Avenger]

To those having greater knowledge on this stuff than me, what is it about Reid's game that puts him so far ahead of McKercher's game, bearing in mind that speed, contest to contest running and kicking stood out like dogs balls in this year's GF, that we'd pass up on having 2 of the top 3 selections? (assuming we get Band 1)

 

[Friday Night Lights]

Reece Torrent = The Tracker

Reece Torrent = The Room

 

[Better Loosen Up]

Jed Walter, but he isn't in the open talent pool.

Of the key forwards that are available I'd say that with Logan Morris has the best/most reliable set shot routine, Riley Weatherill would be next best imo. Luke Lloyd is another that has a good technique. Luker Kentfield seems to make the most of his set shot chances, but he doesn't seem to get a lot of them.

Caddy and Archer Reid are very very inconsistent with the set shot routine. Caddy has the capacity to kick them from anywhere, but he can also spray them from directly in front.

Here is the goal/behind totals for the year at under 18's level for each of the key forward.

Jed Walter: 18.6
Nate Caddy: 25.19
Jordan Croft: 23.17
Archer Reid: 16.11
Logan Morris: 30.15
Riley Weatherill: 37.22
Luke Lloyd: 21.11
Archie May: 29.15
Luker Kentfield: 11.1 (colts), 8.1 (seniors)
Sam Van Rooyen: 22.18
Liam Fawcett: 32.15

Looks like some great value options there. Perhaps even another Larkey like draft steal!

Would love to see some footage of Archer May, Riley Weatherill and Luker Kentfield. Having a contested marking key forward would be the perfect compliment to Larkey. For me, I think accuracy in front of goal is critical as Larkey has shown us.

 

[Shermanator]

No way know is pick 3 a free hit. Pick 3 is an opportunity to get the 3rd best player in the open pool on draft night. The list of brilliant players taken at pick 3 is extensive from Judd, Martin, Didak and Shannon Grant to Mills, Jackson and Sheezel.

We need to ensure we get maximum value with this gift as history shows that most players taken with this pick will play at least 150 games. We don't want to stuff this up.

Maybe I should've worded it better.

Pick 3 should actually be Pick 18/19/20 because that's all BMac is probably worth on the open trade market.

The fact we've been so shit and ended up second last and the fact the sheer dearth of KPD's this year Bmac has become extremely hot property is the ONLY reason we'll (hopefully) lob pick 3.

Any other year we get buggar all for him and we end up with picks 2, 18ish (Bmac trade), 19 + + so having pick 3 is a luxury and it allows us to be creative with our first two picks to hopefully secure a freak like Harley (pick 2 will be involved) and another gun at pick 3..

That's all I'm sayin..

 

[JGreezy]

To those professing to having greater knowledge on this stuff than me, what is it about Reid's game that puts him so far ahead of McKercher's game, bearing in mind that speed, contest to contest running and kicking stood out like dogs balls in this year's GF, that we'd pass up on having 2 of the top 3 selections? (assuming we get Band 1)

I'm no expert but he has better hair. At least until he has to cut it off when he gets here.

 

[roos_fanatic08]

Looks like some great value options there. Perhaps even another Larkey like draft steal!

Would love to see some footage of Archer May, Riley Weatherill and Luker Kentfield. Having a contested marking key forward would be the perfect compliment to Larkey. For me, I think accuracy in front of goal is critical as Larkey has shown us.

I'm more confident there is value there for key forwards rather than key defender. The key defender pool gets very shallow very quick this year.

Riley Weatherill thanks to noobermensch



Logan Morris



Luker Kentfield


WAFL Showreel, R19: Luker Kentfield highlights